stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
counter for choices, options, etc.
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
even so; anyhow; at any rate
question to be settled first; first consideration
such; like that; that sort of; very
longing for; burning desire
difference; disagreement; conflict; clash; discrepancy; inconsistency
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
acquaintance; friend; (arch.) lover
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
society; the world; the times
PS; postscript; appending; addition (esp. of data, information)
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able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to employ the right person; to choose somebody with the right qualities
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
major war; great war; world war
copper plate; copperplate
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
comeback; recovery; restoration; rally; reflexive (in grammar)
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
secondhand book; ancient book; antiquarian books
price; cost; value; worth; value
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to provide; to furnish; to equip; to install
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object